2013 theme: conTradition
Japan is an island where centuries-old traditions still live on to this day, but is also known as a modern and westernised culture. But how can, in a country that is so modernised, people still continue to cling to their traditions? When taking a closer look at these traditions you will see that seemingly old traditions…..LINK

A 30- centimeter high robot named Kirobo with red boots and black and white body was sent off from Japan to the International Space Station to show how machines can make astronauts’ life better in space. The Japanese-speaking robot does not only have a friendly interface. It is also equipped with voice- and facial-recognition technology and was shipped on a cargo vessel along with tons of supplies…..LINK